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**72gmguy** · 10-16-2021, 05:11 PM

The engine compartment looks great!

**Tom Vogel** · 10-18-2021, 11:15 PM

I get that.

hemi43 · 10-28-2021, 01:23 PM

I just looked at you build, and i'm concerned about the way you applied the panel bond. It looks like you only have 1/2" TO 3/4" overlap. This will be prone to fail.

**7D2N** · 10-31-2021, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 72gmguy

The engine compartment looks great!

Thanks, trying to make it look as stock as I can.

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Originally Posted by Tom Vogel

I get that.

Tom, I had no idea that body and paint would be that expensive.

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Originally Posted by hemi43

I just looked at you build, and i'm concerned about the way you applied the panel bond. It looks like you only have 1/2" TO 3/4" overlap. This will be prone to fail.

Hemi, I hope not that would be a lot of wasted work. The body guy I got the adhesive idea and step pliers from has made repairs like this numerous times and it has worked great and has lasted for years. please let me know the (prone to fail) Thanks 7D2N

Spf79 · 11-01-2021, 12:20 AM

Your metal work looks phenomenal!
I love the stock look to the engine compartment

**7D2N** · 01-19-2022, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Spf79

Your metal work looks phenomenal!
I love the stock look to the engine compartment

Thank you. I have gone back and forth on pretty or plain. I'm going plain original.

**7D2N** · 01-19-2022, 10:42 PM

I'm starting bucket seat repair, the seat part will need to be replaced with some metal repair and new springs. I would like to save the backrest part do you think it's possible or complete new seat foam.

**1rippen6** · 01-20-2022, 12:35 AM

I'm not aware of anyone selling just the bottom buns, it comes in a set. Also, a couple of months ago, no one had any in stock, they were all on backorder.

**Tom Vogel** · 01-21-2022, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 1rippen6

I'm not aware of anyone selling just the bottom buns, it comes in a set. Also, a couple of months ago, no one had any in stock, they were all on backorder.

Like everything

**7D2N** · 01-22-2022, 07:43 PM

I got on the backorder list for seat foam and covers no turning back now. I have a couple of areas that need some metal work addressed but for the most part pretty happy with the condition.

**Tom Vogel** · 01-23-2022, 08:52 PM

Looks pretty good, actually.

**7D2N** · 02-05-2022, 04:28 PM

I'm fixing some of the seat frames problems. Does anyone know the gauge of the bottom springs?

**7D2N** · 02-05-2022, 04:49 PM

I cleaned the seat track and supports. Too cold to paint just yet.

**1rippen6** · 02-05-2022, 07:43 PM

Pretty sure its 9 guage zigzag spring, you should be able to find it on ebay.

**7D2N** · 03-05-2022, 06:10 PM

I finished the seat frame repairs and all painted. New covers showed up so waiting on the bucket seat foam.

**7D2N** · 05-12-2022, 09:38 PM

Small update, still waiting on bucket seat foam and got an approximate ship date 9 / 22 I put the hood on for more panel alignment and moved to top and hatch repair.

**Tom Vogel** · 05-17-2022, 11:56 PM

2 hatches? Great

**7D2N** · 05-18-2022, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Vogel

2 hatches? Great

Yes 2, and I hope to get 1 when finished.

**7D2N** · 06-14-2022, 09:28 PM

I'm going to try to save both hatches, they need a fair amount of work. Here are a few pictures.

**7D2N** · 06-14-2022, 09:47 PM

A few more, I had to make the inside handle support it was rusted away. My bucket seat foam showed up!!

CG · 06-15-2022, 09:24 PM

Was it common on the Blazer/Jimmy for the frame of the seat get all rusty like that? Do trucks with buckets have the same problem, seems odd to me.

**7D2N** · 06-16-2022, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

Was it common on the Blazer/Jimmy for the frame of the seat get all rusty like that? Do trucks with buckets have the same problem, seems odd to me.

I can't say for sure because these seats are not original to the Blazer but maybe because the foam was molded on the seat frame that looks to be uncoated or prepped metal. I saw a thread that someone here made the skirts that were rusted away so it does happen. My guess would be the same with pick-ups.

**Tom Vogel** · 06-19-2022, 10:02 PM

Where did you get the foams from?

**7D2N** · 06-20-2022, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Vogel

Where did you get the foams from?

Tom, I purchased them from Classic Parts. They shipped from the manufacturer. (PUI) I think they fit well.

**7D2N** · 06-21-2022, 09:47 PM

Finished the hatch handle support part and will work great. I started some fiberglass repairs.

10-16-2021, 05:11 PM	#201
72gmguy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brigantine NJ Posts: 821	Re: My winter project The engine compartment looks great! __________________ Jeremy 1969 Blazer 4x4 original cst 1971 Blazer partial 2wd convert 1972 Blazer 4x4 original cst 1970 Blazer 4x4 w/ 2 1/2in lift and 33in tires w/4 wheel camper 1970 4x4 suburban w/ 6in lift and 35in tires 1968 Corvette convertible 1970 Malibu convertible 1959 Brookwood wagon 1972 International Scout ii

10-18-2021, 11:15 PM	#202
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: My winter project I get that.

10-28-2021, 01:23 PM	#203
hemi43 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,523	Re: My winter project I just looked at you build, and i'm concerned about the way you applied the panel bond. It looks like you only have 1/2" TO 3/4" overlap. This will be prone to fail.

11-01-2021, 12:20 AM	#205
Spf79 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 421	Re: My winter project Your metal work looks phenomenal! I love the stock look to the engine compartment __________________ Full top blazer or bust....

01-19-2022, 10:42 PM	#207
7D2N Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Morgan County Utah Posts: 711	Re: My winter project I'm starting bucket seat repair, the seat part will need to be replaced with some metal repair and new springs. I would like to save the backrest part do you think it's possible or complete new seat foam. Attached Images __________________ Just for the fun of it

01-20-2022, 12:35 AM	#208
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,785	Re: My winter project I'm not aware of anyone selling just the bottom buns, it comes in a set. Also, a couple of months ago, no one had any in stock, they were all on backorder.

01-22-2022, 07:43 PM	#210
7D2N Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Morgan County Utah Posts: 711	Re: My winter project I got on the backorder list for seat foam and covers no turning back now. I have a couple of areas that need some metal work addressed but for the most part pretty happy with the condition. Attached Images __________________ Just for the fun of it

01-23-2022, 08:52 PM	#211
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: My winter project Looks pretty good, actually.

02-05-2022, 04:28 PM	#212
7D2N Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Morgan County Utah Posts: 711	Re: My winter project I'm fixing some of the seat frames problems. Does anyone know the gauge of the bottom springs? Attached Images __________________ Just for the fun of it

02-05-2022, 04:49 PM	#213
7D2N Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Morgan County Utah Posts: 711	Re: My winter project I cleaned the seat track and supports. Too cold to paint just yet. Attached Images __________________ Just for the fun of it

02-05-2022, 07:43 PM	#214
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,785	Re: My winter project Pretty sure its 9 guage zigzag spring, you should be able to find it on ebay.

03-05-2022, 06:10 PM	#215
7D2N Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Morgan County Utah Posts: 711	Re: My winter project I finished the seat frame repairs and all painted. New covers showed up so waiting on the bucket seat foam. Attached Images __________________ Just for the fun of it

05-12-2022, 09:38 PM	#216
7D2N Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Morgan County Utah Posts: 711	Re: My winter project Small update, still waiting on bucket seat foam and got an approximate ship date 9 / 22 I put the hood on for more panel alignment and moved to top and hatch repair. Attached Images __________________ Just for the fun of it Last edited by 7D2N; 05-14-2022 at 07:53 PM.

05-17-2022, 11:56 PM	#217
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: My winter project 2 hatches? Great

06-14-2022, 09:28 PM	#219
7D2N Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Morgan County Utah Posts: 711	Re: My winter project I'm going to try to save both hatches, they need a fair amount of work. Here are a few pictures. Attached Images __________________ Just for the fun of it



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06-14-2022, 09:47 PM	#220
7D2N Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Morgan County Utah Posts: 711	Re: My winter project A few more, I had to make the inside handle support it was rusted away. My bucket seat foam showed up!! Attached Images __________________ Just for the fun of it

06-15-2022, 09:24 PM	#221
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,000	Re: My winter project Was it common on the Blazer/Jimmy for the frame of the seat get all rusty like that? Do trucks with buckets have the same problem, seems odd to me. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

06-19-2022, 10:02 PM	#223
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: My winter project Where did you get the foams from?

06-21-2022, 09:47 PM	#225
7D2N Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Morgan County Utah Posts: 711	Re: My winter project Finished the hatch handle support part and will work great. I started some fiberglass repairs. Attached Images __________________ Just for the fun of it

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